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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 258.03 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 258.03 and 76.04 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 258.03 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/258.03 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 258.03 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 19,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,620.60/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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